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News•by Staff•April 15, 2015

State lawmakers urge Metro Transit to step up fare enforcement

While an audit found that one of every 10 light rail passengers may not be paying fares, Metro Transit reports 94% compliance on its Green Line and 97% compliance on its Blue Line. Moving away from an honor system and installing turnstiles could cost the agency $107 million, according to the report.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2015

D.C. Metro launches new 7000-series railcar fleet

The new cars will belong to a fleet of more than 500 new railcars, which are designed to provide a safer, more comfortable ride for millions of passengers and expand the Metrorail system’s capacity overall.

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News•by Staff•April 14, 2015

Dallas' modern streetcar system make its debut

The starter line traverses the Trinity River corridor, which separates southern Dallas from the city’s largest employment centers. Specifically, the project targets commuters in mixed-use districts adjacent to downtown and helps connect them to transportation choices available in the city center.

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Videos•by Staff•April 9, 2015

Stand Up 4 Transportation with Marnie O'Brien Primmer

Marnie O'Brien Primmer, chair of the National Alliance for Public Transportation Advocates, advocates for a long-term, sustainable surface transportation bill. She says the negative impact on public transportation and the quality of life for people across the country could be disastrous.

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Videos•by Staff•April 9, 2015

Stand Up 4 Transportation with Phil Washington

Phil Washington, APTA chair and CEO of Regional Transportation District in Denver, speaks about the importance of long-term federal funding for public transportation and national infrastructure.

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News•by Staff•April 8, 2015

Alstom to supply five extra Citadis trams to Bordeaux Métropole

The Citadis trams will offer optimal on-board journey quality, with a fully low floor, air conditioning, a video surveillance system, and audio and visual information. Up to 98% recyclable, Citadis contributes to the preservation of the environment.

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News•by Staff•April 8, 2015

Fare evaders could cost Minn. Metro $1.5M annually

The 20-page report prepared by the regional planning agency found that “fare evasion” is worse on the nearly year-old Green Line, which connects the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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News•by Staff•April 8, 2015

Ind.'s Hoosier State line gets FRA extension

For the past year, INDOT has been working to improve passenger rail between Indianapolis and Chicago on behalf of the state and communities with stops along the Hoosier State line. Recently, INDOT has been making progress in negotiating long-term agreements with two experienced passenger rail providers, Amtrak and Iowa Pacific.

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News•by Staff•April 8, 2015

Calif.'s SMART rolls out first of 14 new trains

The nearly $500 million system will begin operating in the fall of next year and will be a major new way to promote and vastly increase tourism to the North Bay, especially on weekends.

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News•by Staff•April 7, 2015

NTSB investigating another incident as part of D.C. Metro accident

NTSB investigators accompanied WMATA personnel on site visits to the location of the Court House incident where additional electrical components were identified for further examination. Investigators requested that those components be sent to the NTSB.

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